Publishing Director

Imrpress; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 316,205 - 474,308; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for academic exchange

Job summary

Imrpress is looking for an experienced Publishing Director to lead the strategic development and management of journals. This full-time role is based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in molecular biology or related fields, with extensive experience in academic publishing and exceptional leadership and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for international academic exchange.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in academic publishing, including journal management.
• Strong leadership and the ability to execute complex initiatives effectively.
• Willingness to travel internationally for conferences and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage existing journals and achieve publishing objectives.
• Develop and refine editorial and publishing standards.
• Optimize editorial workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Publishing Director to join our team. This is a full‑time position based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the strategic development and management of existing journals, working closely with Editors‑in‑Chief to ensure the effective achievement of publishing objectives.
• Contribute to the company’s overall publishing strategy and support long‑term business growth.
• Conduct subject area analyses to identify emerging research trends within the field. Support launching and developing new journals in line with the annual publishing plan.
• Optimize editorial workflows and publishing operations to improve efficiency and content quality.
• Participate in the development and refinement of editorial and publishing standards, including academic content evaluation, peer review quality control, publication ethics, and related compliance frameworks.
• Provide training and guidance to editorial staff to enhance capabilities in journal management and publishing practices.
• Develop and expand strategic external partnerships with academic institutions, researchers, and industry stakeholders to enhance journal impact and brand visibility.
• Support the development of partnerships with academic societies, conference organisers, and research institutions, facilitating collaborations in conferences, special issues, new journal launches, and other academic initiatives.
• Represent the publisher at international publishing industry conferences, strengthen engagement with industry organisations, and enhance publishing standards and industry influence.
• Attend international academic conferences to engage in scholarly exchange and journal promotion, and expand connections with industry experts and key academic stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of the publisher’s author services, including initiatives such as statistical training and academic writing programmes.
• Monitor research policies, open access developments, major academic platforms, and key communication channels in relevant regions, and provide regular insights and reports.

Requirements

• PhD in molecular biology, biomedicine, life sciences, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in academic publishing, including but not limited to journal management, publishing operations, editorial leadership, or related roles.
• Strong leadership, project management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to drive and execute complex initiatives effectively.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel internationally for academic conferences, industry events, and external collaborations.
• Candidates with an academic background at the Associate Professor level or above are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities (this position requires candidates to be based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
• A work environment that supports innovation and academic development.
• Opportunities for international academic exchange and collaboration.